Safety Manager
About The Position
Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. When you join us, you'll work to ensure our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Research that contributes to innovative, first to market dietary solutions as well as trusted all life stage pet food. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities. As the Safety Manager for our Nestlé Development Center, you’ll provide leadership guidance for the planning, implementation, and operation of the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS). We’ll count on you to support the evolution of our safety culture, empowering associates, and reducing work related injuries and illnesses for the Nestlé Development Center site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of Safety & Health experience in industrial, manufacturing, military, government, R&D, or similar environments, including leading safety initiatives, programs, and/or cross-functional projects
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of relevant supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
- 2+ years of experience in a professional Safety & Health role within a Research & Development environment is preferred
- Professional certifications related to the Safety Health and Environmental field are preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive employee awareness and engagement for safety initiatives by organizing and executing site-wide safety campaigns and events
- Effectively communicate at all levels on site and in the organization, including development centers in other regions to share and learn best practices
- Maintain the OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required by Purina Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the certification requirements of ISO 45001
- Lead implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes to ensure effective identification, communication, and mitigation of workplace hazards by all team members
- Ensure investigation of all work-related incidents utilizing Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) problem solving tools to identify root causes and develop actions to prevent recurrence
- Support associates with safety-related inquiries, including proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure the process for reporting and managing injury cases is implemented properly and understood by everyone
- Support employees with Workers Compensation process if/when needed
- Lead and develop the Site Safety Coordinator, ensuring alignment of goals with site plans, partnering on employee development plans, and providing regular coaching and feedback
Benefits
- 401k with Company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
